HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 91-39 Resolution No. R91-39
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE U.S. ARMY CORPS
OF ENGINEERS CLEAR CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT
PROJECT ON CHIGGER CREEK.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
WHEREAS, A serious flood problem exists along the banks of
Chigger Creek where residential areas have been subjected to
repeated flooding and extensive property lass from rising
waters in the creek due to the unimproved ereek banks; and
WHEREAS, the citizens continue to suffer economic loss and
mental anguish as a result of flooding; and
WHEREAS, s�bstantial vegetation overgrowth has occurred along
the existing creek resulting in flow restrictions along the
creek and causing flows to back up during periads af high
waterf low; and.
WHEREAS, the City supparts the preservation of wetlands and
environmental habitats, we are supportive of the
development of Chigger Creek to improve drainage in a manner
which has a minimum impact on the environment while
maximizing the flow and storage capacity along Chigger
Creek. Large trees along the bank should be left intact to
prevent erosion and to enhance the project aesthetically.
Oxbows (existing} should be retained for additional storage
capacity. Other appropriate measures should be undertaken
as necessar�r to prevent financial and/or aesthetic injury to
property owners along the creek.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Councilmembers of
the City of Friendswood, Texas:
THAT the City wholeheartedly supports the proposed
channel rectification work by the Clear Creek
Drainage District as indicated above.
PA5SED, APPROVED, AND RESOLVED THIS 5TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1991.
Paul Schrader
Mayar
ATTEST:
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Delor�.s Ar� er, CMC
CitX Secretary